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Tommie Alumnus Maps Future with Help of a 'Village'
Arts & HumanitiesThere’s a phrase that says “It takes a village” – that an entire community of people helps a child achieve. For Shukrani Nangwala '21, he credits his mother, St. Thomas professors and staff, a family friend and even the university’s Urban Art Mapping Project for opening his eyes to limitless possibilities for his educational and…
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Yohuru Williams Honored in History Makers at Home Program
Anti-racism EffortsDr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative (RJI) at the University of St. Thomas, recently was honored by the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights. Williams was one of 12 individual community leaders honored as part of the History Makers at Home program. The Minnesota Black Basketball Coaches Association also was recognized. Through… -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on Trayvon Martin and the Black Lives Matter Movement
In the NewsFounding Director of the Racial Justice Movement Dr. Yohuru Williams joined NBCLX News to discuss the impact that the death of Trayvon Martin had on the Black Lives Matter movement. Williams compares the Black Lives Matter movement to past movements including groups such as the Black Panthers. Watch the interview below: -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on Racism in Metro Area Schools
In the NewsFounding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative Dr. Yohuru Williams joined KARE 11 News to discuss racist incidents in high schools in the metro area. Williams discussed the recent incidents at Prior Lake High School and how administrators should address these incidents. Watch the interview below: -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on the Verdict of the Trial of Former Minneapolis Police Officers
In the NewsFounding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, Dr. Yohuru Williams, joined MPR News to discuss the verdict of the former Minneapolis police officers who were found guilty of violating George Floyd's civil rights. Williams discussed whether or not justice was served with the verdict and compared the verdict of this trial to the verdict of… -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on Racism in American Schools
In the NewsFounding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, Dr. Yohuru Williams, was interviewed by Rev. Al Sharpton on MSNBC Politics Nation about racism within American school systems. Williams, Distinguished University Chair and Professor of History at the University of St. Thomas, discussed the 14 states that have created laws to limit how race is being taught… -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on Racism in Minnesota Schools
In the NewsDirector of the Racial Justice Initiative at St. Thomas, Dr. Yohuru Williams, spoke with KARE 11 News about the racism surrounding schools in Minnesota. From the article: Dr. Yohuru Williams, a professor of history and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, says the issue of reported acts of racism… -
In the News: Dr. Christopher Michaelson and Dr. Yohuru Williams on Athletes and Corporate Leaders Enacting Social Change
In the NewsSt. Thomas professors Dr. Christopher Michaelson and Dr. Yohuru Williams wrote a piece for the Star Tribune on how athletes and corporate leaders today are beginning to take more public stances on political and social issues. From the Article: Post-2020, the expectations for corporate political activism have changed, especially for consumer brands. Those that do… -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In the NewsFounding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, Dr. Yohuru Williams, was interviewed by KSTP News on the significance of MLK day. Dr. Williams shared his insight into how Minnesotans can honor and celebrate the legacy of Dr. King. -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on the Significance of MLK Day
In the NewsFounding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, Dr. Yohuru Williams spoke with WCCO News on the significance of MLK day this year. Dr. Williams offers advice on how people can spread Dr. King's message on a daily basis.